Francis Xavier Gartland
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Francis Xavier Gartland (January 13, 1805 – September 20, 1854) was an Irish-born American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the first bishop of the Diocese of Savannah, covering Georgia and Eastern Florida, from 1850 until his death in 1854.
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Francis Xavier Gartland | |
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Bishop of Savannah | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
See | Diocese of Savannah |
In office | November 10, 1850 – September 20, 1854 |
Predecessor | none |
Successor | John Barry |
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Ordination | August 5, 1832 by Henry Conwell |
Consecration | November 10, 1850 by Samuel Eccleston |
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Born | (1805-01-13)January 13, 1805 Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland |
Died | September 20, 1854(1854-09-20) (aged 49) Savannah, Georgia, United States |
Education | Mount St. Mary's College |
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